Edelmira
A feminine name meaning "noble" or "prosperous princess" of Spanish origin.
Name Census estimates that about 419 living Americans carry the first name Edelmira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Edelmira today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edelmira births was 1976 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edelmira. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
419
~ 1 in 818,029 Americans
Peak year
1976
17 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
2004 SSA rank
#16,874
Tracked since 1917
Census
Edelmira in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 3,392 people with the first name Edelmira, which placed it at #5,151 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#5,151
National first-name rank
People counted
3.4K
3,392 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Edelmira
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Edelmira is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%) and White (0.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Edelmira described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Edelmira at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.4% · 3,304
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 52
- White0.7% · 24
- Black or African American0.2% · 7
- Two or more races0.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Popularity
Edelmira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Edelmira from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 110 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edelmira by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Edelmira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Edelmiras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Edelmira
The name Edelmira has its origins in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. It is derived from the Germanic elements "edel," meaning noble or precious, and "mir," which means peace or calm. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, a period when many European names were influenced by Germanic roots.
Edelmira was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, with few recorded instances of its use. However, it did appear in some historical records and literary works from the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal. One of the earliest documented examples of the name can be found in a 14th-century Spanish manuscript, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman from a prominent family.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Edelmira. One such person was Edelmira Calasanz Forcada (1848-1926), a Spanish nun and educator who founded the Congregation of the Daughters of the Divine Shepherdess. Her order focused on providing education and care for underprivileged girls and women.
Another prominent figure was Edelmira Enríquez Guzmán (1866-1949), a Cuban writer and feminist activist. She played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in Cuba during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her literary works, including novels and short stories, often explored themes of social injustice and gender inequality.
In the realm of music, Edelmira Massa (1938-2018) was an Argentine singer and actress who achieved widespread popularity in Latin America. She was renowned for her versatility, performing in various genres such as tango, folk, and popular music. Massa's distinctive voice and stage presence made her a beloved figure in the Argentine entertainment industry.
Edelmira Rivero (1921-2004) was a Venezuelan painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by her indigenous heritage and the natural landscapes of her homeland. Her art often depicted scenes from the daily lives of indigenous communities, as well as their cultural traditions and beliefs. Rivero's contributions to the Venezuelan art scene were recognized with numerous awards and honors.
Lastly, Edelmira Carrillo (1927-2016) was a Mexican author and journalist known for her novels and short stories that tackled social and political issues in Mexico. Her writing often explored the struggles and experiences of marginalized communities, particularly those of indigenous people and women. Carrillo's literary works were celebrated for their authenticity and social commentary.
People
Edelmira + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edelmira as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edelmira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edelmira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 419 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edelmira going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 818,029 US residents.
Is Edelmira a common name?
We classify Edelmira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 655 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edelmira most popular?
The single biggest year for Edelmira was 1976, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edelmira is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Edelmira in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 3,392 people with the name Edelmira, or 1.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #5,151 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Edelmira in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Edelmira?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Edelmira appears almost entirely female. Of the 3,393 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Edelmira?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Edelmira is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.5%) and White (0.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Edelmira most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Edelmira in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (3,304 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Edelmira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Edelmira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edelmira in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Edelmira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Edelmira in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Edelmira can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Edelmira?
Find out how many people have the name Edelmira on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.